Listings for Education & Training (51)
150.00
Learn to Speak Spanish 2
Learn to Speak Spanish 2 19 yrs+ A conversation class for people who are already quite fluent in the language and have a solid knowledge […]
September 16, 2018
150.00
Start a Novel or Memoir
Start a Novel or Memoir 19 yrs+ Find your voice, writing from your imagination and memory. Six, three-hour sessions for those who want to begin […]
September 16, 2018
$7
Form Emphasis for Metalsmiths
Awesome Norwegian dude showing how to form silver in truly amazing ways.
September 15, 2018
$15
Metals Technic
Book of alternative metal techniques, including Niello, and others.
September 15, 2018
$5 each
3 books about jewelry
Dictionary of jewelry, history of goldsmiths, book of costume jewelry.
September 15, 2018
$10 each
3 more how-to books on making jewelry
3 more books on how to make jewelry.
September 15, 2018
$17
Beautiful inspiring book of unique rings
I loved leafing through this book for inspiration, and fun to to peruse as a coffee table book.
September 15, 2018
$17
Beautiful book of custom cut gemstones
Very beautiful custom cut stones. Awesome coffee table book.
September 15, 2018
$7
Fold Forming book
Book on fold forming. Charles Lewtonbrain’s “claim to fame. Really cool method old folding non-ferrous metals.
September 15, 2018
$20 for 3
Three studio resource books.
Depletion Guilding, Gold surface application, book on patinas. Cool stuff to expand your craft.
September 15, 2018
$25 for both
Two Tim Mcreight books
These are invaluable for a jeweller. I used them all the time.
September 15, 2018
$15
Alan Revere Book – The Art of Jewelry...
Another great book by my favourite goldsmith. I learned so much from this guy’s books…
September 15, 2018
$20 for all 3
Three jewelry resource books
These are full of valuable information for jewellers.
September 15, 2018
$23 for both
Two books on chain making
How to make cool chain out of wire. This was almost a meditative practice for me for a while…
September 14, 2018
$15
Alan Revere Book of tips
One of the best books of jewelry bench tips I have ever found! loved it.
September 14, 2018
$15
Alan Revere book of professional goldsmithi...
Hands down, the best project based instructional book ever!
September 14, 2018
$25 for both
Charles Lewtonbrain books
Two great recourse books by the innovative Charles Lewtonbrain. Lots of knowledge in these.
September 14, 2018
$25
Opi Untracht Jewelry Concepts and Technolog...
In school, we called this “the bible”. Used condition.
September 14, 2018
$10
Celtic art – The methods of construct...
Mind-numbing number of celtic designs explained and broken down. Very cool.
September 14, 2018
$25
Heart Japanese Circle for Kids
I would like to support learning Japanese language and culture. These classes are great for children and parents who are interested in Japanese language(sounds) and […]
September 14, 2018
What’s on next week
Looking for something to do this Fall? Check out PARC’s program offerings and free open houses next week! Zumba® Free Open House 19 yrs+ Monday […]
September 14, 2018
V8K 2H8
Spanish tutor needed
Looking for a Spanish tutor for beginner Spanish – Grade 8. Please call 250-931-8000.
September 14, 2018
$225
Intro to Encaustic Painting
Description Sunday, September 23rd from 10-4 Be free to express your creative side using one of the oldest mediums, painting with molten filtered and pigmented […]
September 12, 2018
Varies
Autism Education materials
Various s tutoring and academic/ social thinking and sensory equipment Prices vary
September 12, 2018
$180-7 classes
Lucid Dreaming Workshop
Lucid Dreaming Workshop Lucid dreaming means being in communication with your dreams. Communication with dreams reveals who you are capable of becoming. In this workshop […]
September 11, 2018
20$ for 2 hours
Adult french language conversation classes ...
All new french language conversation classes to start soon. If you possess some command of french & would like to meet weekly with a group […]
September 11, 2018
Local Stories
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New Free Wi-Fi connects Lady Minto Hospi...
Free public Wi-Fi is now available to patients and visitors at Lady Minto Hospital thanks to financial support from the Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary, Lady Minto Hospital Foundation, Country Grocer, Island Health and the Salt Spring Exchange. “We are thrilled to be bringing public Wi-Fi to patients and visitors at Lady Minto Hospital. We know […]
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Community Alliance Releases Governance R...
The Governance Working Group, one of six working groups of the Salt Spring Community Alliance, includes volunteers who supported both sides in the 2017 incorporation referendum and some who remained neutral. We came together believing there were ways we could enhance how local government works within our current unincorporated system. We believe it is important […]
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Clean Air Bylaw includes cannabis, vapin...
Island Health, in partnership with the Capital Regional District, supports all efforts to promote outdoor public spaces free of smoke from tobacco and vapour devices, as well as cannabis (when legalized). Island Health enforcement officers and CRD bylaw officers continue to provide education and awareness around the CRD’s Clean Air Bylaw (no.3962). Island Health enforcement […]
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Parting Words from Wayne McIntyre, Elect...
While I have advised those who have asked that I don’t intent to run for elected office in the forthcoming local government elections, I felt it was timely to release something more formal. First of all I want to thank the community for giving me the opportunity to represent Salt Spring as the CRD Director […]
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Long Harbour Terminal – Night Work...
Please be advised that night work will be required on the Salish Eagle while berthed at Long Harbour terminal. Work will commence after the last scheduled sailing on the evening of September 12. This night work is necessary in order to prevent a service disruption. All efforts will be made to minimize the level and […]
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Fire News: Chief’s Response Report – 201...
Salt Spring Fire Rescue (SSIFR) responded to 71 Incidents for the month of July. Operations Update Due to dry and hot weather, SSIFR declared a full fire ban July 18, in an effort to reduce human-caused fires on the island. Since July 12th Salt Spring Island has maintained a steady “Extreme” Fire danger. Work is […]
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The Court’s Ruling
When the Federal Court of Appeal announced its decision to quash the Justin Trudeau Liberal government approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) many of us in Saanich North and the Islands celebrated! Not only did the decision recognize that the federal government needs to respect the law with Indigenous people, but it also […]
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Island Leaders in Canada and U.S. Call o...
In light of the Canadian Government’s purchase of the Trans Mountain Pipeline and stated commitment to expanding it despite a court ruling quashing the expansion permit, elected representatives from the islands in the Salish Sea, on both sides of the Canadian-U.S. border, have written an open letter urging Prime Minister Trudeau to abandon the expansion […]
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Neighbourhood Small Grants Launched on S...
Carolling by canoe on Cusheon Lake, the Firefly Lantern Festival, public pianos, Earth Day in Centennial Park, Art Jam, and a neighbourhood potluck party on Park Drive. What do all of these have in common? They are all colourful and joyful expressions of Salt Spring culture, local projects and events run by people who are […]
